Mombasa County Commissioner Defends Public Participation in State Projects
Noor Hassan said even government projects under any ministry must undergo public participation.
Mombasa County Commissioner Mohammed Noor Hassan defended the conducting of public participation on any upcoming projects.
He pointed out this is in line with the Kenyan constitution which demands that all proposed projects undergo public participation before getting approval from the government.
“Since being posted here hardily a year ago I have presided over almost 1,000 public participation exercises,” he said.
Noor Hassan said even government projects under any ministry must undergo public participation.
He made the remarks during a public participation exercise on the proposed construction of a 15,000 metric tons common user liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal at Focus Container Freight Station project site in Changamwe constituency, Mombasa county.
The Mombasa County Commissioner told the residents of Chaani and Migadini the main aim of the amended 2010 constitution is to ensure they understand the coming up projects in their area.
Noor Hassan, who was flanked by Focus Container Freight Station [CFS] Chairman Faisal Abass, told the residents they must ensure they understand the benefits of the proposed project before it takes off.
He challenged the management of the project to ensure the local residents benefit from it.
“The main aim of the project within the environs is to address employment opportunities for the locals,” he said.
He said the move is part of safety measures the company has adhered to and that they have downsized the LPG project to 15,000 metric tons from the previous proposal of 30,000 metric tones.
“During and after the completion of the project, employment opportunities will be created with local residents getting the priority,” he said, adding that the company has enough land to put up the facility and dispelled fears that there will be evictions.
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